Norwegian progressive metal band LEPROUS has just unveiled the official music video for their latest single, “Silently Walking Alone.” This track, heralding the band’s eighth studio album Melodies Of Atonement, is set for release on August 30 via InsideOut Music.
A Fresh Sound for LEPROUS
“‘Silently Walking Alone’ is the first song of the album, and it gives a whole other vibe than our previous album,” says vocalist Einar Solberg. “It’s very electronic, epic, simplistic and heavy. It’s kind of the sister song of first single ‘Atonement’ sound wise, but you’ll be up for some surprises when it comes to the rest of the album. The song is about gradually learning to be OK by myself, and to be OK in my own company. Hikes and nature have helped me quieting my mind and becoming more leveled.”
Crafting Melodies Of Atonement
The album was recorded with David Castillo at Ghost Ward Studios in Sweden, mixed by Adam Noble (known for his work with BIFFY CLYRO, PLACEBO, NOTHING BUT THIEVES), and mastered by Robin Schmidt (THE 1975, THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM).
“The beginning of the process of writing melodies for the new album started right after our ‘Aphelion’ tour in March of last year,” Solberg explains. “The goal for that album was to remove all the orchestral elements and focus everything more around the actual members of the band. The symphonic parts, I will take further in my solo project later on. It’s a change for LEPROUS for sure. The goal was to be more straight to the point and more pure, in a way, to emphasize our qualities more, by adding less.”
The Evolution of LEPROUS
The video for “Atonement,” filmed in Poland and directed by Dariusz Szermanowicz (BEHEMOTH, MORBID ANGEL), marked a new direction for the band. Solberg remarks, “‘Atonement’ is a different kind of single than what we’ve done before. It’s heavy, it’s catchy, and it’s straight to the point. It’s a song we believe will unify old and new fans at the same time as it has a fresh and new sound… This is the sound of LEPROUS in 2024.”
The album’s artwork, based on photography by John Dolan and designed by Ritxi Ostáriz, visually complements the new musical direction.
Melodies Of Atonement Track Listing
1.Silently Walking Alone
2.Atonement
3.My Specter
4.I Hear The Sirens
5.Like A Sunken Ship
6.Limbo
7.Faceless
8.Starlight
9.Self-Satisfied Lullaby
10.Unfree My Soul
Upcoming Tour and Band Lineup
LEPROUS will return to North American tour in September, starting on September 4 in Nashville. They will be joined by MONUMENTS and FIGHT THE FIGHT, promising a series of unforgettable performances.
LEPROUS is composed of Tor Oddmund Suhrke (guitar), Baard Kolstad (drums), Einar Solberg (vocals/keyboards), Robin Ognedal (guitars), and Simen Børven (bass). Since forming in the suburbs of Oslo, Norway, they have released seven full-length albums, with 2021’s Aphelion being their most recent. Known for their dynamic live performances and innovative compositions, LEPROUS continues to captivate audiences worldwide with their distinctive sound and artistic vision.
Check out the music video for “Silently Walking Alone” and get ready for the release of Melodies Of Atonement on August 30!
